Suzanne Adjei
Kumasi,Ashanti Region
Summary
Motivated recent pharmacy graduate with expertise in patient counselling, prescription refilling, drug dispensing, and therapy optimisation. Demonstrates strong research and analytical abilities through exposure to drug manufacturing, quality control testing, and pharmaceutical product assurance. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with exceptional communication skills for effective patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at teamwork, people management, and thriving in multicultural healthcare environments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality. Possesses leadership potential with experience in decision-making, mentoring peers, and managing small teams within pharmacy practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted faculty in preparing and delivering pharmacy-related tutorials and lectures, enhancing student understanding of complex pharmaceutical concepts.
- Supported students with coursework, assignments, and practical sessions, providing personalized academic assistance.
- Facilitated group discussions and seminars, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning among undergraduates.
- Assisted in grading assignments and exams, ensuring timely and fair evaluation.
- Contributed to curriculum development by providing feedback on course materials and teaching methods.
Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Reviewed and analyzed patient medication charts to optimize pharmacotherapy and ensure patient safety, demonstrating strong clinical judgment.
- Reconciled emergency drug boxes, maintaining accurate inventory and readiness for urgent clinical situations.
- Reconstituted medications for clinical use, adhering to aseptic techniques and hospital protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive discharge counselling, educating patients on medication adherence, side effects, and lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, to support patient-centred care and therapeutic decision-making.
- Maintained high level of service whilst dealing with client queries and complaints.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed patient medication charts to identify and resolve discrepancies, contributing to improved medication safety.
- Reconciled emergency drug boxes, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and readiness for emergencies.
- Reconstituted medications following clinical guidelines and aseptic techniques.
- Conducted discharge counselling to improve patient understanding, adherence, and overall health outcomes.
Intern
Coasta Pharmacy
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with prescription refills, ensuring accuracy and timely service while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Dispensed medications accurately, verifying prescriptions and checking for potential drug interactions to promote safe medication use.
- Counselled patients on proper drug use, potential side effects, and management of minor ailments, enhancing patient knowledge and adherence.
- Managed inventory and restocked medications to maintain efficient pharmacy operations and minimize stockouts.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients for enhanced business reputation.
- Handled incoming calls and emails, ensuring prompt response.
- Maintained high level of service whilst dealing with client queries and complaints.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
Student Pharmacist
Poku Pharma Ltd
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated actively in drug manufacturing processes, including formulation, packaging, and quality assurance.
- Conducted quality control tests on pharmaceutical products and raw materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and product safety.
- Assisted in documentation and reporting of manufacturing processes, supporting regulatory compliance and traceability.
- Worked under supervision of senior pharmacist, learning industry best practices.
- Assisted in daily pharmacy operations, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Worked under supervision of licensed pharmacist by shadowing, asking questions and responding to feedback.
Intern Pharmacist
Living Waters Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Dispensed medications to patients with accuracy and professionalism, adhering to hospital protocols.
- Attended ward rounds with doctors, contributing valuable input to patient therapy optimization and medication management.
- Monitored patient responses to therapy and reported adverse drug reactions promptly to ensure patient safety.
- Worked closely with teams during busy periods, ensuring high levels of service delivery despite increased workload.
- Ensured accurate dispensing with strict adherence to protocols.
- Helped establish comfortable environment for patients through empathetic communication.
- Improved patient understanding by providing detailed medication information.
Student Pharmacist
Edorm Pharmacy
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted with prescription refills and medication dispensing, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Monitored and tracked expired drugs, ensuring safe disposal and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Counseled patients on common ailments and appropriate medication use, enhancing patient understanding and adherence.
- Supported pharmacy staff in daily operations and inventory management, contributing to efficient workflow.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst verifying prescription information.
- Assisted in daily pharmacy operations, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organised work environment to improve productivity.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and queries about medications.
- Worked under supervision of licensed pharmacist by shadowing, asking questions and responding to feedback.
- Maintained confidential patient records in line with data protection laws.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi 01.2019 - 01.2025
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Science
Saint Mary’s Senior Secondary School
Kumasi 01.2016 - 01.2019
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Basic Education
Ejisu M/A Model School
Kumasi 09.2016
Skills
- Clinical expertise – Patient counselling, prescription refilling, drug dispensing, therapy optimization, and discharge counselling
- Research and analytical skills – Exposure to drug manufacturing, quality control testing, and assurance of pharmaceutical products
- Technical proficiency – Intermediate user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Communication skills – Strong verbal and written communication abilities; effective in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal strengths – Excellent teamwork, people management, and ability to work in multicultural healthcare settings
- Attention to detail – Highly organized, deadline-oriented, and trustworthy in handling sensitive medical information
- Leadership potential – Capable of decision-making, mentoring peers, and managing small teams in pharmacy practice
Certification
- Virtual Assistant Short Course – ALX Africa (2024)
- Entrepreneurship Course – Mastercard Foundation (2024)
Languages
English
Asante Twi
Referees
- Emmanuel, Dentu Frazer, PharmD, emmanuelfrazer@gmail.com, 0206707115, 37 Military Hospital, Neghelli Barracks, Accra
- Ofori, Kwakye, Senior Lecturer, kokwakye.pharm@knust.edu.gh, 0244838572, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, KNUST
- Stephen Danso-Mensah, Manging Director, sdansomensah@gmail.com, 0208224953, Pokupharma Ltd, Kumasi
Personal Details
Reading, Writing, Travelling, Trying out new cooking recipies
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2025 - 12.2025
Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
11.2024 - 09.2025
Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Coasta Pharmacy
07.2024 - 07.2024
Student Pharmacist
Poku Pharma Ltd
09.2023 - 10.2023
Intern Pharmacist
Living Waters Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Student Pharmacist
Edorm Pharmacy
09.2020 - 10.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
01.2019 - 01.2025
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Science
Saint Mary’s Senior Secondary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Basic Education
Ejisu M/A Model School